PA news
Poppleston Allen sponsor the 2024 National Pubwatch Malcolm Eidmans Award
26 January 2024
The award aims to recognise the outstanding contribution made by a police officer or member of police staff
Legislation
Government announces consultation on whether to amend the Licensing Act to allow for digital age verification in light of new technology
24 January 2024
Consultation to last 8 weeks
PA news
Licensing London’s oldest pub theatre
16 January 2024
Award winning licensing team petition for a premises licence for the famous King's Head Theatre
PA news
Biggest legal licensing reads of 2023
11 January 2024
Here is our top 10 biggest alcohol and gambling licensing reads of 2023 – totalling over 30,000 views.
Alcohol, Festivals & Entertainment
Spiking – Government publish advice and support information
05 January 2024
The Government has published information with advice, support, guidance and factsheets regarding drinks spiking
Gambling
Gambling Commission launches Consultations for Effective Regulation
18 December 2023
Proposed changes to Financial Penalty Calculations and Financial Key Event Reporting
PA news
Attend the UK’s largest licensing event on May 1st 2024, featuring leading solicitors and hospitality trade experts
18 December 2023
This free event offers a unique licensing learning and networking opportunity.
Bolton Council have re-launched a new consultation on the Late-Night Levy
11 December 2023
Bolton Council has re-launched a new consultation on the Late-Night Levy
Gambling
Further Gambling Regulation Consultations Published
30 November 2023
The Gambling Commission launches new set of consultations on proposals from the Gambling Act Review White Paper
Licensing hours
Check your premises licence – Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve fall on a Sunday this year
27 November 2023
There is still time for a TEN if your Sunday hours aren’t enough
Publications
Keeping you on the right side of licensing law this Christmas
23 November 2023
A simple guide on avoiding common issues that can arise over the festive period in England & Wales
PA news
2023 Jeremy Allen Award for Excellence in Licensing winner announced
20 November 2023
John Miley, National Chair for National Association of Licensing and Enforcement Officers walks away with the 2023 Award
